More than 200 farmers, government officials, agribusiness, university and non-profit organization representatives toured Northwest Ohio on Aug. 9, 2011, to see agricultural conservation in action.

 

The 2011 Tour showcased profitable, innovative farms while participants learned how the producers make conservation an integral part of their operations. CTIC welcomed participants from Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, South Dakota, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

 

Click here to read more about CTIC's 2011 Tour. 

Attendants voted the CIA Tour of 2010 as "The Best Tour Yet!" Approximately 160 participants found out how agriculture protects water quality and improves soil health while on the Tour. The 2010 Tour, which consisted of seven stops, highlighted farms and farmers in east central Virginia who run profitable operations and provide communities with valuable ecosystem services. Click here to learn more about the success of the 2010 Conservation In Action Tour.

 

See what 2010 participants said about the Tour...

“Today’s tour has been the highlight of my professional training for this year! I not only gained very useful CEU’s in Soil and Water Management…I got to network with people I have not been introduced to before….this was a great experience.”

"I thought this year’s tour was focused much more on solutions than merely on practices and that was GREAT!"

"We utilize cover crops on our farm knowing how important they are. I learned so much more today and look forward to putting it into practice. THANK YOU!"

The Conservation In Action Tour 2009 was a success! More than 80 people from 15 states joined CTIC in Western Illinois for a one-day tour visiting three farms and three agricultural facilities. We visited with successful farmers who have mastered innovative conservation practices in their profitable operations, and we learned about new tools and technologies that make conservation agriculture not only good for the environment but good for the farm’s bottom line. Click here to learn more about the 2009 Conservation In Action Tour.

 

See what 2009 attendants said about their Tour experience...

"Excellent variety of presentations and the diversity of the group attending."

"What a fantastic day! It's wonderful to see so many groups working together for a great cause. Great hosts, great food, great conversation. I hope this tour continues and grows every year!"

"Great day! Very informative and everyone was well prepared and organized."